5 THINGS TO DO in Canton, Holbrook, Randolph & Stoughton: Go on a Beatles binge

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Jul 7, 2017 at 12:52 PMJul 7, 2017 at 12:52 PM

Beatle binge: 4EverFab, a Beatles tribute band, will perform at 6 p.m. July 9 at the Castle Canyon Playground and Gazebo, 97 S. Franklin St., Holbrook. The show is family-friendly and attracts fans from every generation. The performance will include well-known songs such as “Yellow Submarine” and “Hey Jude.” 4EverFab brings the music of the Beatles to life through lead vocals, three-part harmonies and true-to-the-record musicianship. The group plays shows by request so audiences hear the songs they enjoy. In addition, 4EverFab engages the audience with some of the stories behind the songs, placing them in both musical and historical context. In the event of rain, the show will take place the following Sunday, July 16, at the same time and location.

Roll 'em up: The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types. To schedule an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767. If you're looking for an upcoming drive, check in at the BrightView Canton senior community, 125 Turnpike St., Canton, which will feature the new Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's bloodmobile from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9. Those who donate blood, and their immediate family members, can enjoy a BrightView breakfast or lunch. The mobile unit is an offshoot of the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. All the blood collected is used by the two hospitals. Donors can call 617-632-3206 for an appointment.

You can bet on it: Minerva Lodge 1846 of Stoughton will host a trip to Foxwoods Casino, departing at 7:45 a.m. July 9 from the Stop & Shop parking lot at 278 Washington St. The return bus will leave Foxwoods at 5 p.m. The cost is $30, and includes the tip for the bus driver, food, and a free bet. The trip will support the lodge's scholarship fund. To see if you can catch a late ride, contact Carmela Denneno at 781-344-9803 or 781-344-2719.

Estate your business: Bank of Canton, 490 Turnpike St., will host an estate plan lunch seminar from noon to 1 p.m. July 11. Participants will learn how to preserve independence and protect their assets from risk and uncertainty with an estate plan. The seminar will be hosted by Matthew J. Marcus and Peter J. Fredericksen of B.O.C. Life Solutions, a licensed subsidiary of Bank of Canton. Lunch will be provided to those who RSVP by calling 781-830-6152.

Summer reading: The Turner Free Library Friends Book Group will read "Ethan Frome," a novella by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton for the month of July. A discussion will be held at 6:30 p.m. July 18 at Randolph library, 2 N. Main St. Copies of the book are available at the library. For information: 781-961-0932; http://turnerfreelibrary.org.